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'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Christmas is a popular time for engagements and weddings. And a Great Barr born jeweller, who has a host of celebrity clients, is getting ready for the season at his West Midlands business

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song

'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song

Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region

Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region

Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'

'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'

Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'

'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'

Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'

'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'

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Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'

'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'

Supporting image for story: 'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions

'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'

'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'

Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall

'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall

Supporting image for story: "I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"

"I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"

Supporting image for story: We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch

We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch

Supporting image for story: 'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping

'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping

Supporting image for story: "I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"

"I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"

Supporting image for story: 'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas

'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas

Supporting image for story: 80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates

80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates

UK News

Supporting image for story: UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

Supporting image for story: Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say

Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say

Supporting image for story: Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Supporting image for story: Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests

Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests

Supporting image for story: UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news

UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news

Supporting image for story: Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption

Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

World News

Supporting image for story: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Supporting image for story: US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela